Costs nothing · Ankara, Turkey
15 Free Things to Do in Ankara
Every place here has verified free entry. Your Ankara day can cost exactly nothing.
Only places with a confirmed free-entry policy make this list. Ranked by traveler review volume. Updated monthly.
Anitkabir
LandmarkAnıtkabir is the monumental mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the modern Turkish Republic, and the most important national monument in Turkey.
Read our full guide →Ankara Castle
NeighborhoodAnkara Castle (Ankara Kalesi) is a fortified complex perched on a hill in the old Ulus district, with origins dating back to the Galatians and later expanded by Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans.
Read our full guide →Ankara Castle
LandmarkAnkara Castle (Ankara Kalesi) is a historic fortress perched on a hill in the heart of the city, offering sweeping views over Ankara's modern skyline and ancient neighborhoods.
Read our full guide →Erimtan Arkeoloji ve Sanat Muzesi
MuseumErimtan Arkeoloji ve Sanat Muzesi is a hidden gem in Ankara's old town, just steps from Ankara Castle.
Read our full guide →Kizilay Square
LandmarkKızılay Square is the vibrant heart of modern Ankara, named after the Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay).
Read our full guide →Dikmen Vadisi Park
Park & natureDikmen Vadisi Park is a serene green corridor stretching through the heart of Ankara, providing a peaceful escape from the city's bustle.
Read our full guide →Segmenler ParkI
Park & natureSegmenler Parkı is a linear green space in the Çankaya district of Ankara, stretching along Iran Caddesi.
Read our full guide →Armada Shopping & Business Center
MarketArmada Shopping & Business Center is a contemporary mixed-use development located in the Bestepe neighborhood of Ankara, Turkey.
Read our full guide →Panora Alisveris ve Yasam Merkezi
MarketPanora Alisveris ve Yasam Merkezi is a contemporary shopping mall located along Turan Gunes Boulevard in the Dikmen area of Ankara's Cankaya district.
Read our full guide →Kentpark Alisveris Merkezi
MarketKentpark Alisveris Merkezi (Kentpark Shopping Center) is a contemporary mall located on Eskisehir Yolu, one of Ankara's major thoroughfares.
Read our full guide →Aslanhane Mosque
Religious siteAslanhane Mosque, also called Arslanhane Mosque, is one of Ankara's oldest and most significant religious sites, dating back to the 13th century.
Read our full guide →Congresium Ankara
SightCongresium Ankara is a large, contemporary congress and exhibition center located in the Sogutozu neighborhood of Cankaya, Ankara's diplomatic and business district.
Read our full guide →Next Level AVM
MarketNext Level AVM is a contemporary shopping center located in the Çankaya district of Ankara, Turkey.
Read our full guide →Karum Is ve Alisveris Merkezi
MarketKarum Is ve Alisveris Merkezi is a vibrant market located in the upscale Kavaklidere neighborhood of Ankara, Turkey.
Read our full guide →Pirinc Han
LandmarkPirinc Han is a beautifully restored 17th-century Ottoman caravanserai located in the heart of Ankara's historic Altındağ district.
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How we pick these
Every place here is genuinely free to enter. We filter the 55 Ankara places we track down to those with no admission charge, then rank them by traveler reviews. Updated monthly.
Good to know
A few museums are free only on set days — check opening info before you go.
Entry is free, but transport, snacks and lockers in Ankara still add up.
Free attractions draw crowds; mornings are usually the calmest.
Common questions
What can you do for free in Ankara?+
This list ranks the best no-cost things to do in Ankara, from parks and viewpoints to museums with free entry.
Are there free museums in Ankara?+
Some museums are free all the time and others on specific days. The verified-free ones are included above.
Is Ankara expensive to visit?+
You can see a lot of Ankara on a tight budget by leaning on the free attractions here and eating where locals do.
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